Cheetah MMPV
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| Type | Armored vehicle |
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| Manufacturer | Force Protection Industries |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 14000lbs (empty) with base armor |
| Length | 212" |
| Width | 86" |
| Height | 89" |
| Crew | 2+4 or 2+6 |
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| Primary armament |
remote weapon station |
| Engine | Cummins ISB series Cummins QSB series |
| Payload capacity | 10000 lbs |
| Transmission | Allison 2500 SP series[1] |
| Suspension | 4x4 wheeled |
| Ground clearance | 18" |
| Fuel capacity | 55 gal |
| Operational range |
500 mi |
| Speed | 122 km/h (75 mph), 89mph burst |
The Cheetah MMPV (Medium Mine Protected Vehicle) is built by Force Protection Inc. It is the smallest of Force Protection's line-up, consisting of the (Buffalo, Cougar and the Cheetah). Its design is based on the RG-31 Charger class of light-armored vehicle and is intended as a reconnaissance, forward command and control, and urban operations vehicle for homeland security missions.
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[edit] Specifications
- Transfer case: Marmon-Herrington 2 Speed with 4X4 or optional ADM
- Wheels: Hutchinson aluminum two-piece CTIS ready
- Tires: Michelin XZL run flat tires 365/80R20
- Electrical System: 24 V
- Approach angle: 50 degrees
- Departure angle: 48 degrees
- Turning radius: Approx. 30’
- Gradient: > 70%
- Side Slope: 30%
- Fording Depth: 36"
- Center of Gravity: 35"
[edit] Production history
Unlike the other vehicles produced by Force Protection, it is not currently in full scale production. Although full production was stated to likely begin in July 2007[2], this was put in doubt by the announcement on May 31st 2007 that the Marine Corps had ordered 1200 of the rival International MaxxPro vehicles.[3] At the same time Force Protection received an order for 14 of the larger MRAP Category III Buffalo.[4]
[edit] Operators
Currently not deployed by any country.
